Remote InfoSec Architect: Lead Secure Cloud & Networks

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,984,000 - 3,142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary bonuses

Health insurance

Home office setup allowance

Training & conferences

Flexible working hours

Access to security tools

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Information Security Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade security solutions. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a focus on robust, scalable protections across cloud and on‑premises environments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in information security, deep expertise in network security, IAM, cryptography, and cloud security, and strong stakeholder communication in remote teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS or InfoSec with strong architecture focus.
• 8+ years in information security, architecture and design.
• Certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP or CCSP are valued.

Responsibilities

• Design secure network and system architectures aligned to business goals.
• Create security architecture docs, diagrams, standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate new security tech to improve posture.
• Lead security design reviews for systems and infra projects.
• Develop security standards for cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Collaborate with engineering/ops for secure implementations.
• Provide leadership on cybersecurity matters.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Stay updated on threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Skills

Information security

Security architecture

Threat modeling

GRC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Python

PowerShell

IAM tools

Threat modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Information Security Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade security solutions. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a focus on robust, scalable protections across cloud and on‑premises environments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in information security, deep expertise in network security, IAM, cryptography, and cloud security, and strong stakeholder communication in remote teams.